Day 45 was a tough day for those in contention. Jpd1224 backed the Orioles, but they were blasted by the Padres. Peeker rode the Twins to a convincing loss. The Twins had 8 hits through 3 innings, but only scored 2 runs. Rebel, GovBarney and ASP backed the Rockies as the Cubs doubled up Colorado 6-3.

A boat load of players are still alive for the top prize, Can Brown Bag hold off the field as he completed Phase 1 back in March? A handful of players can still net 23 wins. If that is not reached we may have multiple players finish with 22 wins, thus setting up the pickoff rules.

Bill Henry was the big winner on Day 46 as it relates to the current contenders. He backed the Pirates who easily bested the Brew Crew 7-1. On the other end of the stick Rebel and Braves23 backed the Brewers. The Brewers are a tough squad to read, which makes for a slippery slope in this pool. Cpawonder suffered a setback as the Yankees lost to the Mariners 3-2.

The human race, to which so many of my readers belong, has been playing at children's games from the beginning, and will probably do it till the end, which is a nuisance for the few people who grow up. - G. K. Chesterton

6 days left in the pool. Jpd and Rebel backed the Pirates in what should have been an easy win for the Buccos. The Astros somehow held off the Pirates 4-2 in extra innings. The Pirates had numerous chances in numerous innings to post a big number.

The human race, to which so many of my readers belong, has been playing at children's games from the beginning, and will probably do it till the end, which is a nuisance for the few people who grow up. - G. K. Chesterton